Chris Ortiz

ECHL: 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team

Introducing the ECHL 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team: This roster of athletes has battled against the toughest competition, delivering thrilling performances on the ice night after night. These standout players have dazzled fans with their lightning-fast reflexes, stunning goals, mind-blowing saves, and relentless drive to be the best. As we celebrate their achievements this season, we […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Worcester Railers – 01/18/2025

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers hosted the Wheeling Nailers at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday for a Star Wars themed-evening for the fans. The two teams would alternate goals throughout the first two periods, tied at 3-3 heading to the third period. Anthony Callin would get his second goal of the game […]

ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 13

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. The theme of week 13 would be injuries as almost every team in the Division would either suffer an injury during the week or come in dealing with a laundry list of injuries. […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Worcester Railers | 01/11-01/12/25

For the first time this season, the Wheeling Nailers and Worcester Railers battled out a two-game weekend set. Despite being a mid-pack team, the Railers made it a difficult weekend for the Nailers, splitting the weekend series with both games being decided by one goal. Wheeling Nailers (4) vs. Worcester Railers (3) SO Final 1/11/25 […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/31/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On New Year’s Eve, the Wheeling Nailers played against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers triumphed with a 7-3 victory. Nailers’ Chris Ortiz made a significant impact during the game, recording five assists to earn him the #1 star of the game. Check out this gallery from Inside The Rink’s […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)

As the new year kicks off, hockey fans are in for a treat with a series of thrilling matchups. This weekend features some highly anticipated games that promise intense competition and standout performances. From Jacksonville’s clash with Florida to Wheeling’s back-to-back battles against Norfolk, and Adirondack’s challenge against Trois-Rivières, each game is set to showcase […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with Chris Ortiz

While on a Professional Try-Out Contract in mid-December with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Inside The Rink had the opportunity to sit down with defenseman Chris Ortiz from the Wheeling Nailers. Before turning professional, Ortiz played five seasons in the QMJHL. He played in 207 games for Baie-Comeau Drakkar and tallied 16 goals and 89 assists over […]

ECHL Game Recap: Maine Mariners vs. Wheeling Nailers | 10/18/24

On Friday night, the Maine Mariners welcomed new division rivals Wheeling Nailers to Cross Insurance Arena to open up the 2024-25 ECHL season on home ice. The Nailers spoiled the Mariners’ party as they came away with a 4-1 win. Special teams are one of the most important aspects of hockey, and that proved to […]

ECHL: Former Wheeling Player Returns for Second Stint

With the Wheeling Nailers last few announcements being players returning from last season’s team, they chose to change things up and announce Chris Ortiz will return for a second stint, having played the 2023-24 season with the Trois-Rivieres Lions. The left-shot defenseman completed his third season as a professional player this past season. With the […]

ECHL North Division Semi-Final Game 3: Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions | 04/20/2024

The Norfolk Admirals are heading back home with a 2-1 series lead thanks to stellar efforts from Josh McDougall and Yaniv Perets in a 2-1 win over the Trois-Rivières Lions Saturday night at Colisée Vidéotron Arena. The Admirals played a full 60 minutes tonight and went back to their simple play to avoid turning the […]